ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Department of Higher Education and Training

Region: Northern And Western Cape Regional Office

Reference number: DHET 29/09/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate Degree / National diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6. Three (3) to Five (5) years supervisory experience in Human Resource Management Field. Sound Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL system. Sound Knowledge and understanding of prescripts governing TVET sector including among others CET Act etc. Good understanding and interpretation of Public Service prescripts i: public Service Act, Public service Regulations, Labour Relation Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act and HR Related Prescripts. Knowledge and Understanding of Human Resources Management, Administration and Development processes and procedures. Good Administrative skills, Good Report writing skills, Good analytical Research skills, Good and communication and interpersonal skills, Planning and Organizing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation, and Facilitation skills. Advanced Computer literacy. A valid driver's license is required.

Duties

Oversee Human Resource Management and Administration services - Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc); Oversee the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation(advert), shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test, reference check, verification of qualifications)are coordinated within the stipulated timelines); Management of HR Personnel records. Oversee Human Resource Development services - Render Bursaries administration; Render Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL); Conduct Induction; Coordinate and facilitate the Training interventions. Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP); Administration of Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS)and Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS). Coordinate and facilitate Organizational Development, services - Coordinate and facilitate organizational services by designing, reviewing and implementing the Region structure; Facilitate the development of Job Descriptions; Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head Office; Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering; Facilitate change management and organizational transformation services. Coordinate and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE) services - Coordinate, develop, review, implement and monitor the Regional Office HR plan, develop; Provide report on HR and EE plans to manage relevant structures. Assist in developing and implementing Human Resource policies and manuals. Management of staff. Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send your application

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Note

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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